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Proverbs 21:12 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Proverbs 21:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.”
Proverbs 21:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 21:12
The 'righteous man' here likely refers to God Himself, the ultimately Righteous One who 'wisely considereth the house of the wicked.' God observes the wicked's dwelling—their entire life and household—with perfect knowledge and just judgment. He then 'overthroweth' them in judgment. This assures believers that God sees all wickedness and will certainly judge it. No evil escapes divine notice or escapes ultimate accountability. God's timing may seem slow by human standards, but His justice is certain. This should produce both comfort (God will vindicate the oppressed) and warning (no one evades...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:12
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“but the tent of the upright will flourish.”
“spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.”
“but suddenly I cursed his habitation.”
“God was not well pleased”
“but in death”
“Whoso is wise”
“and pluck you out of your tent”
“being overflowed with water”
“but it shall not stand. He shall cling to it”
“but cast them down to Tartarus{Tartarus is another name for Hell}”